Applications of APFC Panels and How They Benefit Your Business
In today's business world, energy efficiency is no longer a nicety; it's a necessity. One way to significantly improve your facility's energy consumption and reduce electricity costs is by utilizing Automatic Power Factor Correction (APFC) panels. Let's explore what APFC panels are, the applications across various industries, and how they can benefit your business. Understanding Power Factor and Why It Matters Electrical power is measured in two ways: real power (kW) and apparent power (kVA). Real power is the actual energy used by your equipment to perform its function, while apparent power includes the real power and the reactive power. Reactive power doesn't perform any useful work, but it's necessary to create the magnetic fields used by motors and transformers. The power factor is the ratio of real power to apparent power. A perfect power factor of 1 indicates all the delivered power is being used effectively. However, most facilities have a lower power f...